Archive for May 31, 2010
How Well Do You Communicate As a Leader? Take the Test!
Communication- it works but what is it?
Peppered amongst the winners of The Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for 2009 results are references to the key role played by communication. "Our unique survey of more than 200,000 workers shows that those companies where the leadership communicates effectively and has a focus beyond profits alone are the ones managing to carry their staff with them." (Sue Leonard The Sunday Times).
Few managers would argue the importance of communication. Read more [...]
12 Super Foods to Add to your Diet
There are certain foods out there that have come to earn the label super food. Super foods can improve your health by lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, while boosting your energy, focus, and mental sharpness. The best part is that you get these benefits using all natural foods, instead of items containing chemicals and drugs.
Here's a list of 12 super foods and a description of how they'll help your body and mind:
1. Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with added fiber, Read more [...]
27 Email Pet Peeves That Cause Stress in the Workplace
The stress you feel from dealing with email would be reduced if you improve your email habits, the company email culture, and basic etiquette. You'd leave work earlier too. Here is a list collected from my seminars and an unscientific survey on my Web site.
Sending or responding to all to CYA (cover your butt).
Stop sending to all if all do not have a need to know. You wanted to make sure you were covered so you're sending everyone on a list your answer--whether they needed to know Read more [...]
6 Cellulite Busting Tips & Tricks
Unfortunately, there is nothing any woman can do to ensure she doesn't get cellulite. It isn't selective, targeting any woman, of any age, of any body shape, of any level of physical fitness. While this lack of discrimination is somewhat encouraging - even supermodels get cellulite! - it still doesn't stop the fact that if any woman has cellulite, she doesn't want it anymore.
Is there any way to stop it? Well, there's a few tried and tested methods which we'll explore now. Please bear in mind Read more [...]
Botox: a Treatment to Reduce Wrinkles Around the Area of the Eyes
Sometimes there are occurrences of certain fine lines or wrinkles in and around the areas of the eyes. More particularly, with the advancement of age such wrinkles do usually appear. But at present there is a proper solution to overcome this through a process called botox. Botox is generally a process which helps in reducing the fine lines and the wrinkles around the areas of the eyes. Botox cannot be considered as a permanent treatment to overcome fine lines and wrinkles but it is helpful in reducing Read more [...]
7 Keys to Nurturing Your Sales Lead List – A Communication Plan
As an entrepreneur you know the value is all in your list. The first goal is to generate leads and create a list. The second is nurturing your list. Your goal is to build a relationship with your list and to maintain a lifelong relationship with your list, so that you can monetize it.
So how do you do that? It's all about coming from your Core and being authentic, but let's look at how to accomplish what's called a Communication Plan:
1. Introduce yourself. Let people know who you Read more [...]
Business Strategy For Facilitative Leaders
Business Strategy
Did you know that business strategy is the art of deception? The study and design of your business strategy will have far reaching effects on your business. Many business leaders overlook the importance of understanding business strategy. As a result, many businesses fail or operate at sub par levels. There are many areas of business strategy to study, but the key components are (1) gaining a competitive advantage, (2) being an effective leader, and (3) winning with Read more [...]
24 Tips For Living Past 80
Whenever I get together with friends, the conversation frequently turns to the woes of getting older. Talk quickly moves from lighthearted banter to tips for breezing through your next colonoscopy, new injuries to body parts we never knew existed, or a pitch for the newest vitamin regimen. The reality is that we all want to live a long time, just as long as we're relatively healthy. While there are no guaranties, there are some things you can do to stack the deck in your favor. Here is Read more [...]